Alcohol and PTSD Claim
So I previously stated in another thread (sorry, this seems a different topic now) that during my QTC C&P for increased PTSD, the examiner said she was adding Alcohol (abuse syndrome??) to the...
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Alcohol abuse was added to my depression when I asked for an increase. Instead of it saying I have adjustment disorder with Depressed Mood now it says Major Depression with Alcohol Abuse. Is that a...
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I had alcohol dependency added secondary to my ptsd when I went to a review c&p exam. Examiner said it was added because I did a rehab stint after my initial exam and I didn't have it quite licked...
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You are using alcohol to treat your symptoms. By definition, that is alcohol abuse. In your case, this would not be a "bad thing", it tends to show the severity of your symptoms. Please be aware...
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The Old Medic wrote:You are using alcohol to treat your symptoms. By definition, that is alcohol abuse. In your case, this would not be a "bad thing", it tends to show the severity of your symptoms....
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First, thanks for clarifying. I am just so paranoid that they will say my symptoms are due to the alcohol and cut benefits. Second, you are right. I need to get in treatment. Luckily I have a decent...
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First, thanks for clarifying. I am just so paranoid that they will say my symptoms are due to the alcohol and cut benefits. Second, you are right. I need to get in treatment. Luckily I have a decent...
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If you were drinking heavily before you filed a claim for PTSD, then this would pose a problem. However, alcohol and substance abuse leads all other problems associated with PTSD. Many people feel...
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The first thing I noticed when I quit, the problems stopped compounding. The second realization was, in a lot of ways I was an a..hole and needed to work to come back to how I wanted to be. If I had...
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@LonghornVet I also had deep concerns about my alcohol use. I filed for PTSD end of 2013 after first meeting with my VA doctor when I signed up for VA healthcare. After my initial consult, he said...
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Thanks guys. I am in that no-mans land of its not bad enough for immediacy (drinking) but still not good... Claim went to prep for decision. Hopefully I get an increase and can use the $ to get some...
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I don't know how things are right now, but our VAMC would not entertain any PTSD issues until the alcohol issue is addressed.It sounds as if you DO need a rehab, detox treatment...go for it because...
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Why more money for treatment? Aren't you s/c'ed for PTSD already?
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The nearest va is an hour from my work in traffic but only 20 miles. My only hope is private practice if I want to keep my job.
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I have to be honest- while I would like to not drink I think calling it alcohol abuse at 2-3 drinks a day is overboard. I'm not going to rehab over that.
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LonghornVet wrote:I have to be honest- while I would like to not drink I think calling it alcohol abuse at 2-3 drinks a day is overboard. I'm not going to rehab over that.I think the healthcare pros...
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Been dry for almost ten years. The smokes went out the window about the same time. If I didnt stop the first heart attack would have surely killed me. Breathing better, and feeling better for at least...
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It's kind ridiculous they even try to evaluate substance abuse and then push medications on you as if those are any better. I reccomend marijuana if it doesnt pose an issue with your job. you wont be...
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